Afghanistan

India committed to economic reconstruction of Afghanistan: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made these comments at the India-Central Asia Dialogue in Uzbekistan. The meeting included discussion regarding terrorism in India, Central Asia and Afghanistan.

Jan 13, 2019

PM Modi and US President Trump discuss trade, Afghanistan: White House

The US has slapped tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from India, part of Trump's drive to reduce the US trade deficit and boost American manufacturing jobs.

Jan 8, 2019

India to participate in talks with Taliban at 'non-official' level

The Indian government says it supports efforts that aim to bring peace in Afghanistan and restore its struggling economy.

Nov 9, 2018

Taliban attacks Afghan govt post near Iran border, kill 20 soldiers

In September alone, more than 500 Afghan soldiers were killed and hundreds wounded, the Defence Ministry said.

Nov 7, 2018

India yet to respond on Russia's invitation to hold talks with Afghanistan, Taliban

The Russian foreign ministry has scheduled the second meeting of the 'Moscow format' talks on Afghanistan on November 9.

Nov 4, 2018

Afghanistan: 6 killed, 8 wounded in suicide bombing outside Kabul prison

Three security force members and three civilians, including children, were killed in the attack. Security forces cordoned off the area for precautionary measures.

Oct 31, 2018

Taliban threatens to derail upcoming parliamentary elections in Afghanistan

The insurgents allege that the elections, to be held on Saturday, were aimed at legitimizing the presence of foreign troops in the country.

Oct 19, 2018

Afghanistan terror attacks: Taliban kills at least 22 security forces ahead of parliamentary elections

The Taliban have ramped up attacks in strategic provinces in their battle to expel foreign forces, topple the Western-backed government and restore their version of hardline Islamic law.

Oct 15, 2018

Asia Cup 2018: Here's the Super 4 schedule

The Super 4s will now be played in two venues - Abu Dhabi and Dubai, but the scheduling has left Mashrafe Mortaza and Sarfraz Ahmed far from impressed.

Sep 20, 2018

Afghan military helicopter crashes during landing, 4 killed; Taliban claims responsibility

The defence ministry said five people were killed. A technical team has been sent to the area to investigate the accident.

Sep 15, 2018

Afghanistan seeks agriculture tie-ups with India

The current bilateral trade between India-Afghanistan is $900 million and expected to touch $2 billion by 2020.

Sep 15, 2018

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber kills 32, injures over 120 during protest rally against local official

In the past weeks, Nangarhar, the Islamic State terror organization's bastion since it became active in the country in 2015.

Sep 11, 2018

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo likely to meet Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Islamabad next month

During Pompeo's talks with Pakistani officials, he may focus on two major issues: efforts to revive once close ties between the two states and Pakistan's support for a US-led move to jump-starting the Afghan peace process.

Aug 20, 2018

Kabul suicide bombing: UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack, calls it 'heinous and cowardly'

The suicide bomber walked into an education centre. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Aug 16, 2018

Suicide bomber attacks NATO patrol in Afghanistan, kills three

A suicide bomber killed three NATO service members on patrol in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.

Aug 5, 2018

Osama's youngest son back in Afghan frontier to avenge bin Laden's death: Family worried

Osama bin-Laden's youngest son is in Afghan war front to avenge his father's death, worried family members open up to media

Aug 4, 2018

US diplomats hold peace talks with Taliban in Qatar

Senior US officials met Taliban commanders in Qatar, without involving Afghan officials, which is a huge departure from the usual policy of the Trump administration.

Jul 29, 2018

Afghan government considering new Eid ceasefire offer

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani considering another ceasefire with the Taliban on account of Eid al-Qurban, due next month. The move is part of the Afghan government's strategy for long-lasting peace in the war-torn nation.

Jul 22, 2018

Crime against minorities in neighbouring countries a concern for India: Sushma Swaraj

The External Affairs minister made the statement in Rajya Sabha after highlighting the fact that the population of Hindus in Bangladesh had increased from 8.4 percent in 2011 to 10.7 percent in 2017.

Jul 20, 2018

Afghan forces 'kill civilians' in ground raid and air strike

Afghan forces killed at least six civilians in ground and air operations on Thursday in eastern Nangarhar province, which has witnessed heavy fighting in the last two weeks.

Jul 13, 2018